This Day in History

1836 - The Arc de Triomphe is introduced to the world.  The monument was constructed to honor those that served in French wars.

1977 - Oil flows through  the Trans Alaska Pipeline System for the first time.  The line is  intended to last the entire life cycle of the oil source.

1926 - The first aluminum ingot is smelted in Arvida, Québec.  The city itself will become a model for innovative construction and human living conditions. 

1835 - Marks the completion of Hawaii's first sugar plantation.  The site would go on to become so successful that the town of Koloa would later become established adjacent to... read more →

1814 - A major milestone is reached for the Railway industry.  On July 25 George Stephenson introduces his first steam locomotive, Blücher; this design was intended to haul coal.

1933 - Regina hosts the world's Grain Exposition.  The event was designed to stimulate the local economy during the Great Depression.  Over 200, 000 people would visit the exposition's 50... read more →

1877 - Construction modernizes Hawaii; marking the first telephone and telegraph line for the island chain.   

1955- the Palace of Culture and Science, designed by architect, Lev Rudney, opens in Warsaw, Poland.

1970- Aswan Dam, built across the Nile in Egypt, is opened.

1939- Construction begins on the USS Massachusetts (BB-59).